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Waterfowl Hunting

Has Hot Cropping Ruined Duck Hunting? Here’s What the Data and Biologists Say About How Flooded Corn Affects Waterfowl Migration

A letter from Senator John Kennedy says the “unsportsmanlike” practice of hot cropping for mallards is ruining Southern duck seasons. Biologists say corn isn’t to blame for changing migrations

Tuna Fishing

‘The Most Amazing Bite I’ve Ever Had.’ Monster Bluefin Tuna Smashes State Record That Was Just Hours Old

Caught off Virginia Beach, the big bluefin broke a 720-pound record that was certified just the night before

Public Lands & Waters

Podcast: USFWS Director Brian Nesvik on the Future of Refuges and Wildlife Conservation

Under Director Brian Nesvik the USFWS is deferring to states, prioritizing hunting and fishing access, assessing its refuges, leveraging technology, and enabling the energy-first agenda of the Trump administration

Binoculars

Today’s Best Deals on Optics: Thermal, Red Dots, Rifle Scopes, Binos, and Rangefinders

Deals on everything from $80 binoculars (that we actually recommend) to a heavily discounted Schmidt Bender rifle scope

Wildlife Management

Utah Is Culling Cougars to See If It Helps Deer. Houndsmen Aren’t Happy About It

The Utah Houndsmen Association says the new trapping effort puts their livelihoods at risk and is a bad look for the state

Competitive Shooting

4 Great Rifles for Getting Started in NRL Hunter

You don’t need a custom rig to compete in NRL Hunter — these factory rifles are a great place to start

Panfish Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Crush Slab White Perch Through the Ice This Winter

Chasing these schooling hunters on the ice is fast-paced winter fun

Knives

The Best Knife Sharpeners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We review the best knife sharpeners to get a razor edge on your knives

Knives

Tormek T-4 Bushcraft Review: The Ultimate Knife Sharpening System

Sharpen axes, knives, scissors, chisels, and more with this water stone sharpening system

Public Lands & Waters

Interior Department Plans to Open All Its Public Land to Hunting and Fishing — Unless Specifically Closed by Site Managers

The Secretarial Order aims to "eliminate needless regulatory or administrative barriers and to expand opportunities"

Opinion

Why America Needs Trapping More Than Ever

Trapping used to be a way of life—one that some of us have maintained all along. Fortunately, more people are starting to take up the tradition again

Wildlife Management

Idaho Man Gets Lifetime Hunting Ban for Roping a Bull Moose

The 39-year-old pleaded guilty in court after telling wildlife officers that he regretted roping the bull moose and then leaving it for dead

Deer Hunting

I Hunted Coues Deer in Mexico’s Cartel Country

Despite the potential danger, five buddies charge into Sonora for a DIY hunting adventure during the January rut

Whitetail Deer Hunting

I Let the Biggest Buck of My Life Walk So a Kid Could Tag It

For this old deer camp leader, his "best" buck wasn't even his own

Wild Game Recipes

These 6 Wild-Game Rituals Have Stood the Test of Time

Swordfish eyeball shots, sliced deer heart, and Thanksgiving elk — these are the hunting and fishing customs that have flourished over the years

Big Game Hunting

10 Epic Photos of the Fearless Safari Dogs in South Africa

Jack Russells are the blood-tracking breed preferred by many South African big-game hunters for their grit and skill

Elk Hunting

After Finally Listening to My Buddy, My Bull Is a New Oklahoma State Record

It's the new No. 1 typical archery bull in the state — for now

Double Barrel Shotguns

Ruger Red Label III Review: This Classic American Over/Under Is Back and Better Than Ever

The new Red Label is being made by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, right here in the U.S.A

Camping Gear

The 5 Best Portable Power Stations of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested all the top portable power stations and whittled the field down to our top five

Hunting

21 Hunters on the Lucky Charms We Never, Ever Hunt Without

As long as we’ve hunted, we’ve relied on charms to bring us luck — and meat. Here are some favorites